Bloomberg Indonesia’s bonds have been the star performers in Asia this quarter, and the second half of the year may bring further joy to investors. Factors likely to support the debt of Southeast Asia’s largest economy include a pro-active central bank, and the apparent underweight positioning of global funds following the coronavirus sell-off. These should outweigh concerns about rising debt ...

Bloomberg Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) plans to raise $1.8 billion through the sale of shares or bonds, as financiers across India seek to boost buffers amid coronavirus. The money will be used for purposes including organic growth, acquisitions and to maintain sufficient liquidity, India’s biggest mortgage lender said in a statement. HDFC becomes the latest to join other lenders ...

Bloomberg HSBC Holdings Plc hit out at unspecified “internet rumors’ in China, pledging to continue to invest and support Chinese economy as tensions grow. In a statement on its official WeChat account, the bank urged the Chinese public to “reasonably” consider and assess its positive role as an international bank in the development of China’s market. “We have noticed some ...